Astrology in the medieval Islamic world
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Astrology in the medieval Islamic world
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Some medieval Muslims took a keen interest in the study of astrology, partly because they considered the celestial bodies to be essential, partly because the dwellers of desert-regions often travelled at night, and relied upon knowledge of the constellations for guidance in their journeys. After the advent of Islam, the Muslims needed to determine the time of the prayers, the direction of the Kaaba, and the correct orientation of the mosque, all of which helped give a religious impetus to the st
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Islamic astrology of the Golden Age
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology_in_the_medieval_Islamic_world
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2006-12-12T19:53:46Z
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2024-09-08T02:04:34Z
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